Bernice Lyvonne Sewell

Bernice Lyvone Sewell, 85, passed away on March 19, 2025. Born on November 30, 1939 in Harrisburg, AR, Bernice was the daughter of Edward Newsom Sr. and De Ella Jones and stepfather J.P. Jones Sr.

Bernice attended Harrison High School in Blytheville, AR. She went to Nursing school and worked for College View Nursing Home, where she retired after 50 years of service. Bernice loved traveling back to her home town in Arkansas to spend time with her brothers and sisters any chance she had. She enjoyed having special talks with her grandson, Martel Harris, who lived with her and helped prepare meals just the way she liked. He would always do anything for his Nanny. She loved watching her great grandchildren and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed going to Worship service at Sure Ministry and talking to Pastor Gamble on the phone which always brought joy to her heart. Bernice loved the Christmas season and would make wreaths to give to her family and friends in the community.

Bernice leaves behind her children: Velma Jefferson of Jonesboro, AR , Anthony (Gwen) Sewell of Green Cove Springs, FL, Terry Sewell (Linda) of Frederick MD, Lynn (V'layne) Sewell of Frederick MD, Leda Sewell of Frederick, MD and Jacqueline Sewell of Frederick, MD.

She also leaves behind her brothers and sisters Ivory Jones of Benton Harbor MI, Glen Dell (Roberta) Jones of Clarkson MO, Larry (Deborah) Jones of Benton Harbor MI, Edward (Janell) Newsom Jr of Jonesboro AR, Essie Jones Smith of Littlerock AR , Carlon (Willie) Henderson of Blytheville AR , Lottie Brown of Jonesboro AR.

She was preceded in death by her father Edward Newsom Sr., mother De Ella Jones and stepfather J.P. Jones Sr.; a daughter Zita Rice, J.P. Jones Jr, Jerald Newsom, Berna Jones, Martha Jefferson, Juanita Jones, Joyce Anderson and grandson Brandon Sewell.

Bernice offered her home and affection to anyone in need, and will be deeply missed by her family, both blood related and not, including her children and host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and all of her adopted kids that called her Mama Bernice.

The family will receive family and friends on Friday, March 28 from 12 to 1 PM at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home. Dr. Yolanda Gamble will officiate, and Minister Jeffery Thompson will provide musical tributes, singing three songs. Final resting place will be at Fairview Cemetery, East Church Street, Frederick.